Here are three quiet Dorset beaches — including hidden coves and quiet bays — perfect for enjoying the UK heatwave without the hustle and bustle.

A west Dorset charity is celebrating its 10th year of service by shouting about its amazing work

A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, will take place on May 30 and May 31, ahead of Dorset Day.

Jurassic Fields Festival will take place from August 14 to 16 at West Bay Fields, near Broomhill Farm in Bridport. Headliners include Scouting For Girls.

Public Footpath W1/1 in Bridport will close from 25 May to 3 July 2026 for National Grid works. Salway Ash road closures for Wessex Internet fibre installation.

TEMPERATURES in west Dorset will be hotter than Hawaii today with yet more sunshine set for the county as thousands of visitors take advantage of the sunny weather

Two men who used a fake banking app to trick 27 unsuspecting sellers into handing over expensive items have been jailed.

A quirky west Dorset festival has been hailed a success once again.

Hotels from Bournemouth, Lyme Regis, Evershot, Studland and more were named among the top 250 in the UK by The Telegraph

AN AMBER health alert for high temperatures has been issued across the south west with an increased risk to vulnerable people.

An expert has settled the debate which leaves Brits wondering if they should open or close their windows during a heatwave.

The record for the hottest May day was broken again today (Tuesday, May 26), with provisional temperatures reaching 35C in London.

A major Spanish airport has issued an update to passengers after closing down for a month, resulting in the cancellation of all flights.

Residents fear that long-running road works following a landslide could throw one of west Dorset’s biggest days into chaos, with no guarantee that temporary lights will be gone in time for the return of a fair

Here are the hidden and surprising meanings of many Dorset place names you are familiar with

A Dorset reader says the old Three Cups Hotel in Lyme Regis should be sold or compulsorily purchased and turned into housing for local people.

Brits are being warned about a common 30-minute sunscreen mistake that experts say can cause premature ageing and risk of sun damage.

The UK is expected to see its hottest bank holiday on record with “historic” temperatures of 34C predicted in parts of the country.

10,000 people in England have been diagnosed with lung cancer through the NHS mobile scanning scheme.

Residents living beneath a busy and dangerous road have been left feeling vulnerable after it took four months for the council to fix a fence which was destroyed when a car crashed into a house

Police have apologised for 'any distress or disruption caused' following an incident in Bridport

Try this stunning Dorset walk through ancient woodland, Roman roads and historic hunting grounds once loved by kings. Full route, tips and highlights included.

Explore the story of Daniel’s Knowle near Beaminster, a hidden Dorset graveyard linked to the Monmouth Rebellion and a remarkable escape.

Bridport’s Electric Palace is celebrating 100 years but is now up for sale. Take a nostalgic look back at the Dorset cinema’s history.

From pub classics to coastal seafood - these are the best value restaurants in west and south Dorset, according to reviews from those who've eaten there

Here's the story behind Dorset’s blue pool at Furzebrook, the colour-changing lake where nothing can live

Ecojet Airlines, Ascend Airways, and Zenith Aviation Limited have all fallen into administration or liquidation in 2026.

Part of the A35 is closed due to a crash at Dorchester - as drivers are warned to avoid the area

Residents have raised concerns after several dogs have mysteriously become ill in west Dorset

A breast cancer survivor from west Dorset has taken to the skies in a daredevil move to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life

A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis

90s pop star Chesney Hawkes has long had a special connection to Dorset, shaped by his friendship with Cerne Abbas resident Vic Irvine, who sadly passed away in 2025.

The woodworking specialists have secured a future under new ownership following a challenging period for the wider retail sector.

A reader has told of their concern about planned changes to GP sick notes for mental health sufferers

A former Navy man battling a debilitating disease has just completed back-to-back marathons in aid of charity

Excitement is building as a popular community event returns to west Dorset today

Dear England is a BBC facts-based sports drama, starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate as he takes on the England national team manager role

Three people are due to appear in court in connection to goat thefts in West Dorset - more than two years on.

The Liberal Democrats have defeated Reform in the Bridport Dorset Council by-election.

LIBERAL Democrat candidate Neil Barnes has been elected to Bridport Town Council, winning the West Bay Ward by-election.

Heavy horses, celebrity appearances and a royal visit helped draw thousands of people through the gates as the Devon County Show returned for another year

The former mayor of Bridport has reflected on serving the ‘best town ever’ as she hands the role over

Bridport weather forecast: Warm, sunny intervals from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May, highs up to 27°C. Met Office predicts rising pollen levels by Monday.

The first Star Wars film in 7 years, a British rom-com film, and a children’s animated film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

DEVELOPERS of a controversial  waste incinerator on Portland have confirmed that they are on track to be operational by 2030

Polling stations across Bridport and West Bay have opened for council elections this morning

Film and TV villains have flooded the streets of two west Dorset villages as a quirky festival is back and bigger than ever

INCREASING council tax contributions to the fire service could provide a short term solution to saving at risk fire stations

A pioneering fossil collector and source of immense pride for Lyme Regis would have celebrated her birthday today, with a number of exciting items commemorating her legacy coming to town

A VARIETY of planning applications has been lodged across Bridport, highlighting a mix of home improvements and heritage upgrades.